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10 REASONS TO TAKE A CROSS COUNTRY ROAD TRIP

June 22, 2022 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

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This article may contain affiliate links The great American cross country road trip. Who hasn’t dreamed of taking an epic cross country road trip across the United States? Think about it. Movies have been made about it, such as Rain Man, National Lampoon’s Vacation and my favorite, Planes Trains and Automobiles. Even books have been written about the great American road … [Read more...]

8 GREAT DESTINATIONS FOR A SOLO TRIP

June 7, 2022 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

Prague Astronomical Clock

The following article contains affiliate links Taking a solo trip can be an exhilarating experience. I have done so several times and if you have ever thought you could never travel solo, I encourage you to just do it. When you travel alone, you don’t have to adhere to anyone’s schedule but your own, you don’t have to do anything or visit anyplace that doesn’t interest you, … [Read more...]

16 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW TO START TRAVELING SOLO

May 27, 2022 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

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The following article contains affiliate links I travel solo quite a bit and I have had a few friends and relatives ask about traveling solo. They are curious about it, some are nervous, but many just don’t know where to start. The thought of going somewhere unknown by yourself can be intimidating to some. There are some things you need to know to start traveling … [Read more...]

Do I Need A VPN For Traveling?

March 5, 2020 By Bob Bales 5 Comments

VPN FOR TRAVEL

Full disclosure I am an affiliate for the product mentioned and if you buy using the provided link, I get a small commission. Like many people I have read for years about the dangers of using open wi-fi when Traveling but I didn’t do much about it. Today I use a VPN when traveling and also at home. Why use a VPN? It’s simple, it keeps your data safe from prying eyes and … [Read more...]

15 Off The Beaten Path Destinations Revealed by Travel Bloggers

February 20, 2020 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

Olomouc Czech Republic_Veronika TravelGeekery

I love finding places off the beaten path. You know, those places where there just isn’t a lot of tourists. Not because of any higher calling or because I think I am some kind of cutting edge traveler that knows more than anyone else. I like it because I just like exploring destinations. I like finding those places off the beaten path because I find it easier to strike up a … [Read more...]

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Profile Flipped Hi and welcome to The Traveling Fool. Born with a passion of learning about the history of different cultures, Bob Bales (aka The Traveling Fool) enjoys discovering people and places he finds off the beaten path that most tourists don’t know about. Often found with a cigar in one hand and a good whiskey in the other, Bob likes to write about what makes those people and places he visits special. From Europe to Asia and North America there is always a history and story to be told. To learn more about The Traveling Fool check out my About Me page.


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